April 10, 2023

Merrie Monarch, Hilo’s world-renowned hula festival celebrates kanaono makahiki - 60 years

Hilo town on the east side of Hawai‘i, Moku o Keawe, comes alive each year with a spectacular celebration of Hawaiian culture that now has thousands of fans around the world. The Merrie Monarch Festival honors Hawai‘i’s seventh mō‘ī, King Kalākaua, a pivotal supporter of the revival of Hawaiian traditions in the late 1800s after decades of suppression, disapproval, and even illegality.

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March 15, 2023

Tribute celebrates Ka Lani Kauikeaouli, Kamehameha III

Kamehameha Schools will celebrate the 22nd annual Kauikeaouli Festival – a birthday tribute to Kamehameha III – with a free ʻaha mele (concert) and cultural activities on March 17-18 at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay.

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March 15, 2023

Kūkahekahe: Kūpuna wisdom shines in Nā Momi Hoʻoheno interviews

In honor of Women’s History Month, Nā Momi Hoʻoheno (The Cherished Pearls) oral history video series will release three new episodes, all featuring prominent Hawaiian women who have made meaningful and long-lasting contributions in their respective fields.

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March 7, 2023

Behind-the-scenes moʻolelo of the 103rd annual Song Contest paniolo theme

For KSK haumāna, Song Contest is undoubtly one of the most treasured and memorable experiences during their time on campus. This year’s theme, “Nā Mele Paniolo: Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy,” is a nod to the rich cultural heritage of paniolo as well as a recognition of those traditions continuing today.

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March 6, 2023

The Kamehameha Schools 103rd Annual Song Contest

The excitement is building as 1,800 Kamehameha Schools Kapālama haumāna will gather again for the annual Song Contest tradition. This year’s theme is Nā Mele Paniolo: Songs of The Hawaiian Cowboy.

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March 1, 2023

Kamehameha Schools seeks applicants for ʻōiwi-rooted research grants

Kamehameha Schools is putting out a kāhea for applicants to participate in a first-of-its-kind research grant opportunity. But you’ll need to act quickly as there is a deadline fast approaching.

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Feb. 13, 2023

Kūkahekahe: Ke Kula ʻo Kamakau haumāna shines brightly in the sport of he‘e nalu

Ke Kula ʻo Kamakau haumāna Ēwelei‘ula Wong earned a gold medal in the Girls U18 (under 18) division at the 2022 International world Surfing Association (ISA) Championships at Surf City, El Salvador.

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Jan. 9, 2023

KS alums connect culture and science in the depths of Papahānaumokuākea

Three Kamehameha Schools alumni join the Nautilus crew in mapping never-before-seen features of the seafloor within Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

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Jan. 3, 2023

KS Children’s Chorus spreads message of hope with new CD

In its latest project – a CD titled “Nā Pono Hawai‘i” (Beloved Hawaiian Virtues) – the keiki chorus puts its hallmark blend of showmanship and cherubic glee behind 10 songs centered around nā waiwai Hawai‘i.

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Dec. 7, 2022

Experience E Ola! – Embracing our kuleana to hoʻōla lāhui through service and leadership

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama ‘88 alum, Keolamaikalani Dean, talks about how his time at Kamehameha Schools inspired him to “hoʻōla lāhui” and contributed to his journey to becoming CEO of the King Lunalilo Trust & Home.

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Dec. 6, 2022

KS Children’s Chorus spread message of hope this holiday season

The Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus perpetuates the Hawaiian tradition of mele creating a CD with 10 songs centered around nā waiwai Hawai‘i.

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Nov. 14, 2022

From loʻi kalo to the United Nations: New KSK pathway prepares haumāna for roles as ʻōiwi leaders

Middle school Kumu Paul Parish and Kumu Mark Pacarro use their collective manaʻo to nurture a new crop of ʻōiwi leaders through a two-year pathway called “Kaʻāmauloa.” Launched in fall 2022, the new loʻi kalo pathway provides haumāna an opportunity to learn about Hawaiʻi’s traditional sustainable practices and protocol that enabled kanaka ʻōiwi to flourish for centuries without aid from outside resources.

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Oct. 27, 2022

Haumāna Inspire Other Indigenous Peoples to Share Their Native Moʻolelo

Sept. 22, 2022

ʻĀina-Based Learning Helps Haumāna Grow Deep Roots to the Land

Alexis Kageyama joins Māhele Lalo as the new science kumu and hopes to tie in ʻāina-based learning with her overall science curriculum. Kageyama’s move to this new position is part of a much larger campus-wide focus on ʻāina-based learning.

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May 20, 2022

Engaging moʻolelo to critique structures of power and oppression

Freshmen English students create videos in response to the 2001 editorial "1,000 Little Cuts to Genocide."

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May 18, 2022

KSH junior's work will represent the 2nd congressional district in D.C. art competition

Class of 2023 haumāna Luluka Brown-Spielman's painting "Man and Ancestor" was selected as the winner for Hawaiʻiʻs 2nd Congressional district in this year's Congressional Art Competition.

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Oct. 18, 2021

KS presents the Virtual Prince Lot Hula Festival

The historic Queen Emma Summer Palace in Nu‘uanu serves as a backdrop for the two-hour festival which premieres on Thursday, Oct. 28 from 7 to 9 pm on KHON2.

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Nov. 23, 2020

Hawaiian language haumāna create a mele to celebrate the class of 2021

Oct. 13, 2020

Hawaiian language haumāna produce music video celebrating HS theme

Aug. 7, 2020

Ala  'ōiwi - An Anthology of  'ōiwi perspectives

June 22, 2020

Mo'olelo Lanakila: Our path to a strong Hawaiian identity

March 30, 2020

Dealing with COVID-19: share your mahalo, mo'olelo or mana'o

March 18, 2020

Former KS Song Contest directors share cherished memories

March 18, 2020

Special programming to honor 100th Song Contest

Feb. 17, 2020

I Mau Ke Aloha  'Āina: 100 Years of Song Contest

Feb. 3, 2020

Kāpili 'Oihana Internship Program connects college students with career opportunities

Jan. 21, 2020

KS 'Ohana prepares to honor Charles Reed Bishop

Jan. 13, 2020

Luana Busby-Neff, Kaho'okahi Kanuha explain "Kapu Aloha" at Lāhui Rising

Jan. 8, 2020

Nominations being accepted for Order of Ke Ali'i Pauahi Award

Jan. 6, 2020

Meet Trustee Crystal Rose, KSʻ first alumna trustee